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Business in France
French Landlords in Tax Puzzle
What is the business and fiscal status of landlords of furnished accommodation? New regulations seek to clear up a long-standing uncertainty.
01 Sep 2009
Auto-entrepreneur Rules to be Tightened
The rules on obtaining ‘auto-entrepreneur’ business status are to be tightened.
04 Aug 2009
Investing in French Rental Property - Loi Scellier
New fiscal incentives have been introduced for the purchase of French property destined for renting, which seem to have struck a chord with investors.
01 May 2009
New Boost to Auto-Entrepreneurs and Small Business
New measures have been announced granting additional small business relief on social security contributions.
01 Apr 2009
Tax Breaks for Business Start-ups in France
There are a surprising number of tax breaks available to a start-up business in rural areas of France.
17 Feb 2009
Cheap Credit in France
There are a number of cheap sources of credit in France for a small business unable to get access to normal bank lending.
03 Feb 2009
Auto-Entrepreneur Status Attracts Strong Interest
There appears to be strong interest amongst current and prospective expat residents of France in the new auto-entrepreneur business status.
16 Jan 2009
Tax Changes for Chambres d’Hotes and Gite Owners in France
Those who let out chambres d’hotes and gîtes in France will be subject to new tax rules from next year.
18 Nov 2008
New Measures to Reduce Small Business Charges in France
The French Government have introduced new measures aimed at reducing the taxes and financial costs of running a small business in France.
02 Sep 2008
Buy to let Property in France
Buy to let properties in France offer significant tax benefits to investors, but you need to choose your property and area with care.
01 Jul 2008
The Future of Small Shops in France
France has a stronger tradition of artisanal and boutique shopping than most other countries in Europe, but commercial pressures have been taking their toll, and proposed measures of deregulation will pose a new challenge.
15 May 2008
Accounting for the French Small Business
As a small business owner in France you can reduce your tax bill by being affiliated to an accredited business accounting centre.
01 Apr 2008
Chambres d'hotes Lose Tax Concession
The French Government has removed tax breaks for rural chambres d’hôtes, which will now be liable for local rates.
18 Mar 2008
Social Security Contributions in France for the Self Employed
Recent rule changes on social security contributions grant some new relief to a small business, as they cap the level of social security contributions payable by a small business to a maximum percentage of turnover.
18 Mar 2008
Tax and Rental Income on French Property
Renting out a French property is a tax efficient method of earning an income in France, but different approaches bring their different rewards.
04 Mar 2008
French Government Sets New Limits on Property Rent Increases
The French Government has introduced new controls on rents for residential property lettings.
15 Feb 2008
Government Tightens Rules on Chambres d’Hotes
The Government has introduced new regulations, tightening up on the operation of chambres d’hotes, although there remain questions unanswered as their peculiar fiscal status.
04 Dec 2007
Do not Be Fooled by ‘Micro-Entreprise’ Status in France
In the minds of many who relocate to France a ‘micro-entreprise’ is synonymous with a 'small business', but do not let hasty translation put you in a tax trap.
15 Nov 2007
How Much Does A Small Business Make in France?
Whether butcher, baker or candlestickmaker, what can a the owner of a small business expect to earn in France?
15 Nov 2007
Guide to Letting French Property
We are pleased today to announce the release of our Guide to Letting Property in France.
15 Jun 2007
